MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs wearing thin
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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GV05 UCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV05 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GV05 UCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2005.
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